Machine Tool Technology - Basic Technical Certificate 1 (BTC)

Certificate Requirements

Plan of Study Guide

The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this Plan of Study Guide. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of safe work habits in all phases of machine shop operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced setup, operation, and maintenance of manual milling machines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced manual engine lathe set-up techniques and operations, as well as precision surface grinding and measuring techniques.
• Perform and utilize advanced setup techniques, tool and hardware selection, and process planning for manufacturing, as well as jig and fixture design for production machining.
• Apply advanced interpretation of machine shop specific detail and assembly drawings emphasizing machining operations and materials; apply the Machinery’s Handbook in interpreting blueprint specifications and associated machining processes.
• Work professionally and productively with others through collaboration and teamwork in a shop or lab environment.